The Cleveland Daily Banner

As with any debate, legislate with reason

Although they might not have received grand play from news media outlets, state House of Representatives Speaker Cameron Sexton’s words spoke volumes when he opened the 112th Session of the … more

1/24/21

Bell, Howell draw major assignments

Whether they are to be congratulated or pitied, two members of Bradley County’s legislative delegation have accepted huge responsibilities as the 112th Session of the Tennessee General Assembly … more

1/22/21

Won't listen to us? Then listen to Skyler

If Bradley County’s COVID-19 deaths — as of this writing, 90 and counting — are still not enough to soften the hoax theorists, then maybe the heartfelt plea of a Cleveland teen whose dad faced … more

1/20/21

Remembering a man, and reliving his dream

Men and women of impact are best remembered by their impactful deeds; yet, it is their words — past and present — that inspire others to take up a humanitarian cause, whether it benefits the … more

1/17/21

Dream Weekend 2021 a ray of light and hope

As America navigates an uncertain path toward healing in the wake of last week’s insidious attack on the U.S. Capitol, we in Cleveland and Bradley County can take solace in knowing this: something … more

1/13/21

Rather than blame, how about we learn?

As the congressional seeds of debate swell toward impeaching President Donald Trump or forcing his removal by invoking the 25th Amendment, it is critical to remember America draws perilously close to … more

1/8/21

OCI conference failed its own worshippers

On this day of safety protocols and in the middle of a holiday-season surge in COVID-19 infections that have stolen the lives of 76 Bradley County residents, it is troubling to hear of a cavalier … more

1/6/21

Our Christmas fades, but need doesn't stop

On Saturday, the day after Christmas, our hometown faced a question that challenges our hearts today just as it did years ago when a beloved Cleveland pastor asked it to any who would listen and to … more

12/27/20

A story of Christmas in a little girl's letter

Color comes in many shades, not just black and white.Answers are matters of interpretation, not just right and wrong.Interests are a question of preference, not a case of one dominant and one … more

12/23/20

ALTHOUGH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON is mostly a time of joy, for some it also brings an opposite emotion. For them, it is a time of sadness ... whether from the loss of a loved one or from having little, or no, family with whom to share the miracle of Christmas and its message of hope. The editorial on this Opinion page of the Cleveland Daily Banner offers a comforting message for those who face this Christmas season alone, or who are missing a beloved family member or friend who has passed into a life where every day is a day just like Christmas.

Our Christmas prayer for those heavy of heart

As the miracle of Christmas approaches, and its joyous expectation grows, we are reminded of the heavy hearts endured today by friends and neighbors among us who have lost loved ones in recent days … more

12/20/20

Jobless rollercoaster, vaccines and patience

Whether Bradley County is headed for an unemployment rollercoaster filled with twists and turns, up and downs and topsy-turvy tumbles — blamed almost exclusively on the uncertainties surrounding … more

12/13/20

Partial payment tax sign-up not finished; more coming in 2021

As the debacle called 2020 draws to its merciful close and many Bradley County families continue the struggle to wrest their livelihoods from the grip of COVID-19, a glimmer of hope has arisen for … more

12/9/20

Biggest week ahead for Empty Stocking Fund

Slightly bent under the weight of COVID-19, but assuredly not broken, WCLE’s Empty Stocking Fund precariously straddles the midway point of a community-creating fundraiser that strives to bring … more

12/6/20

Don't let COVID-19 disrupt Basket Fund

As rising numbers of COVID-19 active cases deepen the anxiety of Americans while heightening the uncertainties surrounding the span of this relentless pandemic, all eyes remain focused on what some … more

12/2/20

Mayor needs our help: 'Do the right thing'

To borrow from a discomforting adage, Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis is finding himself firmly wedged between a rock and a hard place.The rock is COVID-19, a nine-month maker of mayhem and the … more

11/29/20

Saluting the reasons for being thankful

A thin line divides Veterans Day from Thanksgiving, one that is only about 15 days wide.Whether it’s their physical proximity on the calendar or the message of their seasons that defines their role … more

11/25/20

CLEVELAND MAYOR KEVIN BROOKS, who is a COVID-19 survivor, gives a thumbs-up during a recent plasma donation at the Blood Assurance donation center at The Village Green. Blood Assurance is in dire need of donors during the Thanksgiving season because many local drives and mobile events in the region have been canceled due to the spread of COVID-19.

Paying it forward by rolling up sleeves

An everyday man who survived a serious COVID-19 infection thanks to the kindness of a stranger, Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks now finds himself on a mission. In the … more

11/22/20

Kudos to commission for exercise in civility

A discussion among elected leaders on civil debate during a recent session of the Bradley County Commission offers hope that, at the very least, local politicians are noticing the impact of their … more

11/20/20

Editorial: Nominations open for Chamber awards

Communities aren’t just measured by population, square miles, transportation networks, per capita income, entertainment, dining, job opportunities, education resources, government outreach, diverse … more

11/18/20

Masking up NOT a political issue

Arguably, one of the happiest persons on Planet Earth to see the end of this rollercoaster pandemic — or, at the very least, the distribution launch of a reliable vaccine — could be Bradley … more

11/15/20